Drop Dead Famous

Name: Drop Dead Famous
Brand: Simon & Schuster Audio
Availability: InStock
Author: Jennifer Pearson
ISBN: 9781668189924

Author: Jennifer Pearson

Series: Drop Dead Famous

Narrator: Julie Stirman

Unabridged: 12 hr 53 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Audio

Published: 05/05/2026

Categories: Young Adult Fiction, Family, Performing Arts

Synopsis

An investigation turns into an obsession when the younger sister of a slain pop star is determined to uncover her sister’s killer, no matter the cost, in this “tense and intricately plotted thriller” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

When superstar Blair Baker is murdered moments before her triumphant homecoming concert, her younger sister, Stevie, knows she has one chance to find out who’s responsible.

The thing is, Stevie’s been here before, desperately searching for clues that might reveal who hurt someone she loves…but Stevie was younger then, just a kid. This time, she won’t let the truth slip through her fingers.

What begins as a search for answers about Blair’s death turns into a dangerous journey through the darker side of global fame. Soon, Stevie begins to uncover dark secrets closer to home—secrets that someone wants desperately to keep hidden. Is Stevie ready to confront what the truth reveals?

About Jennifer Pearson

Jennifer Pearson is a former teacher and author who lives in the northeast of England with two energetic boys and her somewhat energetic husband. She’s the author of several middle grade novels, writing as Jenny Pearson, and has been short-listed for the Costa Children’s Book Award and the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, and was the winner of the Lollies (Laugh Out Loud Book Awards). When she’s not writing, Jenny can either be found doing something sporty or binge-watching true crime documentaries while eating astounding quantities of cheese.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Amy on May 02, 2026

Drop Dead Famous by Jennifer Pearson wastes absolutely no time pulling you in opening with the shocking onstage death of a global pop star and immediately setting the tone for a fast paced, high stakes mystery. From the very first chapter, the story moves with urgency, and it never really lets up. I......more

Goodreads review by Maaike on May 03, 2026

This was such an enjoyable YA thriller! If you love family drama, this is definitely the book for you because oh boy the reveals keep on revealing, I really enjoyed the popstar theme of it. It allowed for a lot of added drama and tension to the whole book. For once in my life I did see a part of the......more

Goodreads review by Priscilla on May 05, 2026

When global pop star Blair Baker is found dead mid-concert—literally rising above the stage—the world is shaken. But for her sister Stevie, this isn’t just another headline… it’s personal. I was hooked from the first couple chapters. This story wastes no time pulling you into the mystery, and it does......more

Goodreads review by Fizah(Books tales by me) on May 04, 2026

Actual Rating 4.5 Thanks to the Simon Teen for this Early Review Copy The opening sequence reminded me of the current music scene. A massive pop star rising above the stage, fans losing their minds, the internet melting down, it was dramatic in the best way, murder aside. I was immediately hooked. Fr......more

Goodreads review by Kimberley on April 27, 2026

Firstly I would like to thank Simon and Schuster for allowing me the opportunity to read this ARC through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Getting into the review - as the description of this book says, it reminds me of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder mixed with the music industry craziness......more